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Vanderbilt University campus leaders will host a virtual town hall on Monday, Sept. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. CT for all undergraduate students and their families about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. The event will address COVID-19 protocols, testing and contact tracing, housing and dining facilities, academic support, and resources for mental health and wellness. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Employee COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund stands ready to assist faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars with financial burdens that have been incurred as a result of COVID-19. Read More

Vanderbilt University will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States with a memorial event planned for Alumni Lawn on Sept. 10 and an opportunity for reflection at Benton Chapel on Sept. 11. Read More

Holling Smith-Borne, director of the Vanderbilt Blair School of Music’s Anne Potter Wilson Library, uses his own music background in assisting faculty to teach unique aspects of music as well as curating exhibits for library patrons that showcase local music history. Read More

Geo-Jobe, on behalf of the Vanderbilt University Facilities department, will be flying a fixed-wing drone over campus on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More

Whether you're a new student or rediscovering Vanderbilt after some time away, check out these hidden gems that make campus worth exploring. Read More

Join the Fit for Fall step challenge to get active this semester. Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps to celebrate the season—and for a chance to win prizes. Read More

If change in your life is becoming overwhelming, contact the Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections- Employee Assistance Program at 615-936-1327 to schedule a free, confidential counseling appointment. Read More

You don’t have to spend a fortune on groceries to eat healthy.  Use the following tips to stretch your dollar and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that are part of a balanced diet.  Read More

In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host a virtual discussion, “9/11: Two Decades Later,” on Friday, Sept. 10, at noon CT. The event will feature faculty historians and legal scholars Jon Meacham, Samar Ali and Ganesh Sitaraman. Read More

Three Vanderbilt health care leaders—André L. Churchwell, C. Buddy Creech and Consuelo H. Wilkins—have been recognized by the "Nashville Business Journal" with 2021 Health Care Innovation Awards. The awards “honor those who pushed the region’s signature industry forward and helped protect their communities in uncertain times.” Read More

Associate Professor of Sociology Lijun Song explored whether social network connections harmed or hurt one’s well-being in published research that won the American Sociological Association’s 2021 Best Publication Award in the Sociology of Mental Health Section.   Read More

Dashboard The university will launch a public COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday, Sept. 8 and will provide weekly updates on case counts every Wednesday this fall moving forward in the COVID-19 Updates section of MyVU. The dashboard will be available on the Health and Safety Protocols website. The university had… Read More

The Fall Staff Assembly and staff awards are part of the semiannual effort to celebrate staff excellence and recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s mission. This year’s Fall Staff Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2. Award nominations, which are submitted online, are open through Thursday, Sept. 30.   Read More

Employee Learning and Engagement invites all employees interested in professional development and success to participate in learning experiences as part of its fall series. Read More

Local students in grades 5-12 who enjoy being challenged by math are invited to join the Nashville Math Club, an initiative led by Vanderbilt University instructors Larry Rolen and Alice Mark. Read More

Vanderbilt University Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications Office (DiSC) and the Spatial Analysis Research Lab (SARL) will host five workshops for students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about geospatial science. Read More

A memorial service to honor the life of H. Carl Haywood, professor of psychology, emeritus, and an early director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19, at Christ Church Cathedral, 900 Broadway, in Nashville. Read More

Elandriel Lewis, senior manager of early learning and training for United Way of Greater Nashville, will give a talk titled “Let’s Go Outside” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

There are numerous things to do around Nashville, so we have narrowed down our top 10 recommendations for you to check out. Given its rich history and hospitality, and its diverse culture and rapid growth, it’s no surprise that so many people choose to call Music City their home. Read More